Maxxaire vs Fantastic fans
I am looking to replace the two stocks fans in my coach. There are both already 12v powered. Has anyone had experience with both of these brands and what the difference would be? I have seen a ...
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I had a TurboMaxx fan on my previous trailer and was very pleased with it. It moved a lot of air, was quiet, and you could run it during the rain. Our present trailer has two Fantastic Fans to which I have added the Max Air "Fan Mate" covers. Normally, a Fantastic Fan must be closed during rainy weather but now I can run them and leave the vents open when I want.
If I had to do it over, I would have the TurboMaxx fan instead of the Fantastic. The Fantastic have a tendency to stick in the closed position and are frequently hard to open. Yes, I know there is a fix (temporary) but I don't feel like going up on the roof and taking the covers off and doing it. What it needs is the gasket replaced. I have spoken with the Fantastic Fan people several times about this and they always just give me a foil pack of lubricant and tell me to put it on. This is the main reason I prefer the MaxxAir unit over the Fantastic.
Both work equally well in moving air and are almost the same in quietness with the TurboMaxx having a slight advantage - probably because the actual fan is located outside the trailer.
I have no experience at all with the new MaxxFan Deluxe.
Barney
If I had to do it over, I would have the TurboMaxx fan instead of the Fantastic. The Fantastic have a tendency to stick in the closed position and are frequently hard to open. Yes, I know there is a fix (temporary) but I don't feel like going up on the roof and taking the covers off and doing it. What it needs is the gasket replaced. I have spoken with the Fantastic Fan people several times about this and they always just give me a foil pack of lubricant and tell me to put it on. This is the main reason I prefer the MaxxAir unit over the Fantastic.
Both work equally well in moving air and are almost the same in quietness with the TurboMaxx having a slight advantage - probably because the actual fan is located outside the trailer.
I have no experience at all with the new MaxxFan Deluxe.
Barney
